ostrich

noun

Definition of ostrichnext
1
as in antelope

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as in snake

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Recent Examples of ostrich The shoes are also made from faux ostrich leather and feature a micro-squared open toe and a comfortable thong toe strap. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 Highlights included a fresh, light pea soup; a buttery carrot risotto; tender filets of ostrich, lamb and venison; and a zesty lemon posset. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 But creating an artificial incubator was necessary because the Giant Moa, a flightless bird that was hunted to extinction on New Zealand a few hundred years ago by Maori settlers, also had giant eggs, far larger than any living bird, even an ostrich, could possibly carry and lay. — David Bloom, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026 Before scaling the technology further, Colossal plans to conduct additional testing using emu and ostrich eggs, the outlet reported. — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ostrich
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostrich
  1. antelope
  2. snake
  3. crocodile
  4. chicken
  5. alligator
  6. sneak
  7. snakeskin
  8. cream puff
Noun
  • There, in view at the same time, were three of the great African antelope trophies—trophies for which many a man has hunted hard for weeks.
    — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026
  • Cedar Hollow Ranch is home to hundreds of animals, including impalas, Nubian ibexes and antelope.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2026
Definition of antelope
Noun
  • There, students can see animals including snakes, axolotls, tiger salamanders, turtles, toads, frogs, tarantulas, millipedes, bunnies and owls, Wieser said.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • These birds will eventually be released on Palmyra Atoll, a brown snake-free island in the Pacific Ocean.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of snake
Noun
  • Jennifer Lopez rocks an Hermés crocodile handbag while attending Paris Fashion Week on July 6.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
  • It had been pulled into the river and devoured by an enormous crocodile.
    — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026
Definition of crocodile
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  • The lineup also includes yakisoba served with crispy dumplings, a Taiwanese chicken sandwich and sizzling pot stickers.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • Practical options include grilled chicken and turkey burgers.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of chicken
Noun
  • However, the snout of an alligator is more blunt and u-shaped.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • That same weekend, an 11-year-old boy visiting from Pennsylvania had his hand amputated after an alligator bite at a Marion County fishing camp.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Definition of alligator
Noun
  • This combination of music and entertainment sneaks education in where kids least expect it.
    — Parents, Parents, 10 July 2026
  • Separately, Apple is holding a sneak-preview screening of the first episode of Dark Matter‘s second season, which premieres August 28.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 9 July 2026
Definition of sneak
Noun
  • Adidas put Bad Bunny in its World Cup ad and a $160 F50 sneaker on shelves, then handed its Predator boot to Hermès designer Grace Wales Bonner, who produced a $350 snakeskin version.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Faux snakeskin takes the place of the woven Kevlar panel that usually defines the model, while the long mudguard beneath is rendered in black nubuck.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
Definition of snakeskin
Noun
  • These classic cream puffs feature a light and airy pastry filled with smooth, rich pastry cream, perfect for a special occasion or indulgent treat.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
  • As explained in a 1985 issue of Better Homes & Gardens, cream puff batter that bakes like a popover best describes Nun's Puffs.
    — Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
Definition of cream puff

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